March 14, 2024 - Negros Now Daily

Victorias inaugurates hi-tech command, evacuation center

March 14, 2024

The state-of-the-art Victorias City Command and Evacuation Center (VCCEC) was blessed and inaugurated this morning, March 14, with Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. as guest of honor and speaker.

Ferrer: NIR bill is 98% complete

March 14, 2024

Following its approval by the Senate, the Negros Island Region (NIR) bill is now almost finished, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. said on Thursday.

Rep. Benitez’s DEDP bill aims to strengthen functions of NEDA

March 14, 2024

Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez has filed House Bill No. 5593, which aims to create a Department of Economics and Development Planning (DEDP).

1.1K Bacolod residents get free authenticated birth certificates

March 14, 2024

Some 1,130 residents of Bacolod City without birth records have obtained security paper (SECPA) copies of their certificate of live birth for free, under the Birth Registration Assistance Project (BRAP) of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Negros officials celebrate Senate approval of NIR

March 14, 2024

Negros officials are in high spirits as the Senate unanimously approved on its third and final reading the creation of the Negros Island Region (NIR) during its plenary session on Tuesday.

Digital training for PWDs held

March 14, 2024

An eight-day Digital Business Basics Training (DBBT) for persons with disabilities was held by PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit, Smart Communications Inc., in Mandaue City, Cebu recently.

PrimeWater commits additional supply of water for Bacolodnons

March 14, 2024

The PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. (PWIC) committed additional volume of water for Bacolod residents, adding it recognizes the importance of ensuring a reliable and sufficient supply to meet the growing needs of the community.

P158M gym, NBI center inauguration highlights Sinigayan Festival opening

March 14, 2024

The inauguration of a P158-million modernized city gymnasium, and a National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance center, will highlight the opening of the 28th Sinigayan Festival in Sagay City, Negros Occidental on March 15.

Inclusion of sugar trail in Negros, Panay to World Heritage List eyed

March 14, 2024

The sugar heritage trail in Panay and Negros Islands is now on the tentative list of the World Heritage List, following its nomination by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Philippines.

Agri losses due to El Niño in NegOcc reaches P78M

March 14, 2024

Damage to agricultural sector in Negros Occidental has further increased to P78.451 million due to the prevailing drought brought about by El Nino phenomenon, as of March 12.

Victorias inaugurates hi-tech command, evacuation center

Ferrer: NIR bill is 98% complete

Rep. Benitez’s DEDP bill aims to strengthen functions of NEDA

1.1K Bacolod residents get free authenticated birth certificates

Negros officials celebrate Senate approval of NIR

Digital training for PWDs held

PrimeWater commits additional supply of water for Bacolodnons

P158M gym, NBI center inauguration highlights Sinigayan Festival opening

Inclusion of sugar trail in Negros, Panay to World Heritage List eyed

Agri losses due to El Niño in NegOcc reaches P78M

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